The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-08-05

On July 3Oth. Mr.. j. M LillpOp gave
HE annual picnic. which proved 10 be .
very pleasant day TO the merry lhronR
which assembled la the shsdy grove Of
oak aud birch. trees which occupy the
site directly east Of town. These enjoy
able occasions are always Of Q high
order. which reflects much credit on ths
proprietor. especially o. every thing In
volved 10 under his careful supervision.
III would not be in bad taste. We pre-
|sume, TO insert : brief account OF the
hop. The first thing 70 catch ones eye
upon entering the grounds Was the hand
somely arranged stage on which were
placed plasocns Of szeleas. regiments Of
Bermuda lilies, corps or palms, com
panies Of hydraDgess, squads Of drs-
|cnnas. and battalion Of dsises. with .
sprinkIing Of pSmpas-grass, all resting
Ion . base of smilsx. High shove the
centre rose IN arch OF laurel leaves, un-
der which could family Be seen thu
rising and falling Of the baton Of the
leader OF the orchestra.
The programme consisted Of eighteen
numbers, eight being walizrs. and thu
other polkas, plain and lauciers qua
ldrilIes.
| AT tie conclusion o. the ninth dance,
our young athletic club, under the COM
mand OF AR. Thomas Moore. marched
towards the centre OF the platform and
admirably executed number or athletic
sports.
| The exhibition was loudly applauded
After this exercise Was over short
speeches were made BY several distin.
guished guests, one especially whose
name your correspondent failed 10 learn
made the closing speech, In which b.
said. NOW We are on the verge Of sep.
aratiou. Many, perhaps, never 70 meeI
again on these pleasant grounds; yea I
large number to bid the lsss farewell
\ But memory will have . short treasure
| II the events Of this day will recall pleas
urable experiences and pleasant com
partnerships. When We separate We &c
to our homes. each and every one telling
Of how pleasantly they have spent ths
grand gala day" In conclusion BIZ
\ spoke Of the many youth, before whom
he stood, combining himself principally
70 their start in lie, and the kind
of men the country 10 striving for.
/ He said this country to-day needs men
true to principle; Of an unssleabIe char
acter; sp0tless reputation; men who
have the good Of their country at heart
and are DESTROYS Of promoting IT, vel
fare. Such men are respected, relied on
and atterward regarded with : reverence,
nigh 10 worship.
Il Every youth can become On honore{
; man BY developing { right the patriot
ism that To- instc In every American'
breast. Some men display their arden
4 attachment 70 their native country b.
seeking places OF trust, and employing
! them for their personal advancement
Congress to-day 10 stuffed its free Wis
action u cI0gged By men who trembling
liy hesitate in theis movements. weigh
ling them 20 ses IL they balance IL fsvo
~ return 70 the national halls or Iegis
lation. Such ID shameful farce on CHI
stage Of this counsrys actions, that csI
only Be discontinued ~ general arou
sal Of public indignation.
Let 10 do what ~ oaO. end when vi
have finished our career We cen looI
back With satisfaction and bssr The echo
Ing voices procIsimlDg % unison viii
} our triumphant greeting -swell done.
4 AZ eleven o'clock p. -. the liohls Won
lowered and sbe merry lhso0g departed
elcarryiug with them MEMORIES that shaI
" never b forgotten.
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